NHTSA recall 98V137000
Service brakes, air › Slack adjusters
New Flyer D60
Reported Jun 23, 199830 vehicles affectedNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.Built Jan 1, 1996 – Dec 31, 1996
The defect
Vehicle description: articulated transit buses. under extreme brake applications, the slack adjuster yoke in the rear brakes can come in contact with the alxe mounting hardware.
The risk
This can reduce rear brake contribution during a stop increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required. the owner will replace the axle u-bolt washers and trim the excess u-bolt length.